Overview
Sales and Account Coordinator (French Speaking) – Location: Peterborough. Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office. Salary: Competitive. Ref: 795NO.
To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, and search job reference: 795NO.
The company
An established international business with a strong presence across Europe and beyond.
Main duties
To support the International Sales Manager and manage smaller accounts across Western Europe while developing new business opportunities.
The role
* Support the International Sales Manager based in Spain, acting as the UK point of contact for Western European accounts
* Manage and grow existing smaller accounts and assist with larger customers in France, Germany, and Italy
* Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and retention; focus is on account management and development
* Limited cold calling
* Assist with market research and competitor insights to support strategic planning
* Prepare accurate sales reports and updates for the wider sales team
* Represent the company at trade shows and travel to see key customers in Europe throughout the year
* Work closely with the customer service and sales support teams to ensure smooth operations
The candidate
* Fluency in French to business level is essential; German is highly desirable, additional fluency in Spanish advantageous
* Previous sales experience is not essential; open entry-level candidate or graduate looking to develop their international sales career
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Highly organised and proactive, with good attention to detail
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
* Willingness to travel for events and customer meetings
* Must be a driver and car owner, as the location is not well-served by public transport
* Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship is available
Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package.
French Selection, a leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business. We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish-speaking positions, and also recruit for languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese, and Arabic.
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